Chef John's Antipasto Pasta Salad
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Cooking:
30 min.
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Servings per container:
12
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Ingredients for - Chef John's Antipasto Pasta Salad

1. Fusilli pasta - 1 (16 ounce) package
2. Garlic, finely crushed - 1 clove
3. Anchovy fillet - 1
4. Dijon mustard - 1 tablespoon
5. Mayonnaise - 2 tablespoons
6. Red wine vinegar, or more to taste - ½ cup
7. Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste - 1 pinch
8. Dried oregano - 1 teaspoon
9. Dried thyme - ¼ teaspoon
10. Extra-virgin olive oil - 1 cup
11. Julienned red onion - ⅓ cup
12. Julienned jalapeno pepper - ⅓ cup
13. Julienned pickled pepperoncini peppers - ⅓ cup
14. Julienned fire-roasted red pepper - ½ cup
15. Quartered baby artichoke hearts - 1 cup
16. Sliced black olives - ½ cup
17. Sliced green olives - ½ cup
18. Salami, julienned - ¼ pound
19. Pepperoni, julienned - ¼ pound
20. Deli-style ham, julienned - 3 ounces
21. Provolone cheese, julienned - ¼ pound
22. Freshly chopped Italian parsley - ¼ cup
23. Cherry tomatoes, quartered - 1 pint

How to cook deliciously - Chef John's Antipasto Pasta Salad

1. Stage

Bring a large pot of well salted water to a boil. Cook fusilli in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain thoroughly in a colander, but do not rinse; stir to release heat. Allow to cool in the colander for 5 to 10 minutes.

2. Stage

While pasta cools, add garlic and anchovy to a large mixing bowl. Use a whisk or fork to crush the anchovy and garlic into a paste. Add Dijon mustard, mayonnaise, vinegar, salt, pepper, oregano, and thyme and whisk to combine. Slowly drizzle in olive oil, whisking constantly, until dressing is smooth, thick, and coats the back of a spoon.

3. Stage

Pour cooled pasta into the bowl of dressing and toss with a large spoon until well coated.

4. Stage

Stir red onion, jalapeno, pepperoncini, red pepper, artichokes, black olives, green olives into the salad. Add salami, pepperoni, and ham; mix thoroughly. Add Provolone cheese. Mix with a spoon thoroughly to combine. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate until well chilled, 3 to 12 hours.

5. Stage

Remove from the refrigerator, add chopped parsley and tomatoes, and mix thoroughly. Taste for seasoning and adjust if needed.